From root: sulat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinulat
si-nu-LAT
wrote a composition
Present (Incomplete)
sinusulat
si-nu-su-LAT
is writing a composition
Future (Contemplated)
susulatin
su-su-la-TIN
will write a composition
Usage Note
Sulatin is an object-focus verb used when the specific piece of writing, such as a formal composition or an essay, is the primary target of the action. It is frequently used in academic or professional contexts to denote the process of drafting a formal text.
Examples
" Sulatin mo ang sanaysay. "
Natural Translation
Write the essay.
Literal Translation
Write you the essay.
" Kailangan mong sulatin ang maikling kuwento. "
Natural Translation
You need to write the short story.
Literal Translation
Need you write the short story.
" Bago ka magpasa, sulatin mong mabuti ang konklusyon ng iyong sanaysay upang malinaw ang pangunahing punto mo. "
Natural Translation
Before you submit, write the conclusion of your essay carefully so that your main point is clear.
Literal Translation
Before you submit, write you well the conclusion of your essay so clear the main point your.
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